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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.70, 1,135.51 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.70, 1,135.51 and 626.87 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.70 : 1,135.51 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.70/1,135.51 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.70x = 1,135.51 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.70x = 711,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,818.43/823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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